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| name          = Aurangzeb
| name          = Aurangzeb
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| writer        = Atul Sabharwal
| writer        = Atul Sabharwal
| story          =  
| story          =  
| starring      = [[Rishi Kapoor]]<br>[[Jackie Shroff]]<br>[[Arjun Kapoor]]<br>[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br>Sasha Agha<br>[[Swara Bhaskar]]<br>[[Amrita Singh]]
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]|[[Arjun Kapoor]]|[[Rishi Kapoor]]|[[Jackie Shroff]]}}
| music          = '''Score:'''<br>Vipin Mishra<br>'''Songs:'''<br>[[Amartya Bobo Rahut|Amartya Rahut]]<br>Vipin Mishra
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br/>[[Amartya Bobo Rahut|Amartya Rahut]]<br/>Vipin Mishra<br/>'''Score:'''<br />Vipin Mishra
| cinematography = Karthik Ganesh
| cinematography = Karthik Ganesh
| editing        = Niraj Voralia
| editing        = Niraj Voralia
| studio        = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| studio        = [[Yash Raj Films]]
| distributor    = Yash Raj Films
| distributor    = Yash Raj Films
| released      = {{Film date|2013|05|17|[[India]]}}
| released      = {{Film date|2013|05|17}}
| runtime        = 137 minutes
| runtime        = 137 minutes<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/aurangzeb-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0zoduxndc|title=Aurangzeb (2013)|website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
| country        = [[India]]
| country        = India
| language      = [[Hindi]]
| language      = Hindi
| budget        = {{INR|36 [[crore]]}}
| budget        =  
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|18.5 [[crore]]}}
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|35.41 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aurangzeb/box-office/|title=Aurangzeb Box Office Collection|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
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'''''Aurangzeb''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Bollywood|Hindi-language]] [[action thriller film]] written and directed by Atul Sabharwal. The film features [[Rishi Kapoor]], [[Jackie Shroff]], [[Arjun Kapoor]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Amrita Singh]], and Sashaa Agha in pivotal roles, while [[Sikander Kher]], [[Kavi Shastri]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]] play supporting characters. The film is produced and distributed by [[Aditya Chopra]] under his studio [[Yash Raj Films]]. The theatrical trailer was unveiled on 3 April 2013, and the film released on 17 May 2013.<ref name="DoubleRole">{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-23/news-interviews/33341458_1_rishi-kapoor-double-role-arjun-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826152318/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-23/news-interviews/33341458_1_rishi-kapoor-double-role-arjun-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2012 |title=After Agneepath, Rishi Kapoor to play villain in 'Aurangzeb' |date=23 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=18 October 2012}}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, it managed to do well in overseas and was a flop at the box office in India.
'''''Aurangzeb''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Action film|action thriller film]] written and directed by Atul Sabharwal in his directorial debut, and produced by [[Aditya Chopra]] under [[Yash Raj Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Suhani |date=2013-05-10 |title=There are traits of Aurangzeb in most of the characters of the film: Atul Sabharwal |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood-2013/story/aurangzeb-atul-sabharwal-arjun-kapoor-162478-2013-05-09 |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film stars [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], [[Arjun Kapoor]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] and [[Jackie Shroff]] with [[Amrita Singh]], [[Tanvi Azmi]], [[Sikandar Kher]], [[Zahrah S. Khan|Sasha Agha]], and [[Swara Bhaskar]] in supporting roles.<ref name="DoubleRole">{{Cite web |date=23 August 2012 |title=After Agneepath, Rishi Kapoor to play villain in Prithviraj starrer 'Aurangzeb' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/After-Agneepath-Rishi-Kapoor-to-play-villain-in-Aurangzeb/articleshow/15614853.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826152318/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-23/news-interviews/33341458_1_rishi-kapoor-double-role-arjun-kapoor |archive-date=26 August 2012 |access-date=18 October 2012 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-03-18 |title=First look: Arjun Kapoor's twin look in Aurangzeb |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/first-look-arjun-kapoors-twin-look-in-aurangzeb-156432-2013-03-17 |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> Set in [[Gurgaon]], the narrative follows the doppleganger of a criminal's son going undercover to expose a criminal syndicate.


==Plot==
The film was released on 17 May 2013, and received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-03 |title=WATCH: Arjun Kapoor in first official trailer of Aurangzeb |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/watch-arjun-kapoor-in-first-official-trailer-of-aurangzeb/story-kl15aOavO5VgxBVWqlyfEN.html |access-date=2025-10-20 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>


The story is set in the town of [[Gurgaon]], an industrial city near NCT Delhi. The film is presented from the view of ACP Arya Phogat ([[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]). Arya, a police officer, has been brought up by his uncle, DCP Ravikant Phogat ([[Rishi Kapoor]]). His father, police inspector Vijaykant Phogat ([[Anupam Kher]]), had lost interest in life years back, after messing up an operation to kill Yashvardhan Singh ([[Jackie Shroff]]), due to lack of evidence against him. Yashvardhan's wife, Veera ([[Tanvi Azmi]]), had become a police informer against her own husband and had to run away from him with one of her twin children Vishal ([[Arjun Kapoor]]) while Ajay is left with Yashvardhan. Vijaykant hides Vishal and Veera – whom he has begun to love – and passes it off as a botched encounter for which he takes the entire blame. Suspended from the police force, Vijaykant has a tough time over the years, caught between the love for his real family and son ACP Arya, and his adopted wife and son. Years later, just before he dies, he reveals to Arya that he has another wife and kid but doesn't reveal their real identity. Vijaykant dies a few days later, and Arya goes to meet Veera. There he is shocked to see Vishal, who is the exact [[replica]] of Ajay ([[Arjun Kapoor]]), and there is a revelation that both lookalikes are actually [[twins]].
== Plot ==
In [[Gurgaon]], [[Inspector]] Vijaykant Phogat, fails a mission to eliminate businessman Yashvardhan Singh, leading to his downfall. Years later, his son [[Assistant commissioner of police|ACP]] Arya Phoghat uncovers his father's secret—Vijaykant had another wife and child, and that child, Vishal, is an identical twin to Arya's brother, Ajay.


Ravikant, who is corrupt to the core, hatches a plot to expose the criminal activities of Yashvardhan, a mission left incomplete by his brother Vijaykant. He joins forces with nephew Arya and convinces Vishal to enter Yashvardhan's house, posing as Ajay. To facilitate matters, Ajay is kidnapped by Ravikant and Arya and held captive by them, paving the way for Vishal to take his place and leak information about Yashvardhan's illegal activities to the police. Vishal has to pose as Ajay not just in front of his own father, Yashvardhan, but also in front of Neena Wadhwa ([[Amrita Singh]]), Yashvardhan's paramour and business partner, while also having to feign an affair with his twin brother's girlfriend, Ritu (Zara Khan). As days pass, Vishal falls in love with Ritu. Vishal keeps leaking information about his dad to Ravikant and Arya, who move forward in their exposé with the help of the incriminating evidence. On the other hand, Ravikant and Arya unite Ajay with mother Veera and also try to brainwash him into spilling the beans about his father's illegal businesses before them.
Arya and his corrupt uncle, Ravikant Phogat, devise a plan to expose Yashvardhan's illegal activities by using Vishal to pose as Ajay within Yashvardhan's house. Meanwhile, Vishal begins to bond with his father, Yashvardhan, and his brother, Ajay, while pretending to be someone else. As the plot thickens, Ravikant's ulterior motives of taking over Yashvardhan's business empire are revealed, leading to a series of betrayals, manipulations, and violent confrontations.


Over time, Vishal develops a soft corner for his father and pleads for his safety from the police. He also wins the confidence of his father, who is unaware that Vishal has replaced Ajay in the house. Calamity befalls Yashvardhan because of the action initiated by Ravikant, and he has to be hospitalised. Vishal manipulates things in such a way that Neena has to resign from Yashvardhan Singh's company. Even as the tension between Arya and foster-brothers Ajay and Vishal refuses to be diffused, the task before Ravikant and Arya becomes very difficult. To make matters more difficult for Ravikant, his son-in-law, '''Vishnu''' ([[Sumeet Vyas]]), lays his hands on evidence against Ravikant's equally corrupt police officer-son, '''Inspector Dev''' ([[Sikandar Kher]]). Since Vishnu is the only honest cop in the family, he threatens to expose brother-in-law Dev, and in order to prevent this, Ravikant kills Vishnu. Ravikant also plans to take over Yashvardhan's empire with help from Neena, and orders Arya to kill Veera and Ajay. Arya, disillusioned by Ravikant's inhuman attitude, finally understands the choice his father Vijaykant made earlier to protect Vishal and his mother.
Ultimately, Ravikant kills Vishnu, a family member who poses a threat to him, and pressures Arya to kill Yashvardhan's family. However, Arya realizes his uncle's corrupt nature and, together with Vishal, works to thwart Ravikant's plans. In the final showdown, Vishal kills Ravikant after saving Arya, and justice is served. Ajay is jailed, but eventually reunites with his family once released. The story ends with Arya leaving Veera's home, ensuring the reuniting of the family while reflecting on the deep-rooted corruption in the system.


Meanwhile, Vishal is called for a meeting by Neena and her new partner, Bilal. Ravikant wants Vishal to use the meeting to give him more information about Yashvardhan, and plans things in such a way that Yashvardhan would be killed once the meeting between Vishal and Neena is over. Arya realises that Ravikant wants to eliminate Yashvardhan not as much to complete brother Vijaykant's mission as to take over Yashvardhan's business empire. Also, Vishal has revenge written all over him because Neena's son, '''Inder''' ([[Kavi Shastri]]), had killed Ritu. Here, Ajay finally relents and agrees to help Arya, but he also wants his dad, Yashvardhan's safety. Arya asks Ajay to attend the meeting in place of Vishal.  Ajay kills Inder, and when Inder's gang tries to kill Ajay, Arya's police team encounters all. Meanwhile, Arya has sent Vishal to the hospital to save Yashvardhan. He also arranges his police force to raid the hospital. However, Dev sends back the team. He later corners Vishal and Yashvardhan in the hospital store room. Just when Dev was about to kill them, Ajay appears and shoots him. Ajay and Yashvardhan convince Vishal to escape. Just when Vishal escapes, Dev shoots and kills Yashvardhan, but in retaliation, Ajay rises and kills Dev. When Dev's team was about to kill Ajay, Arya's police force rescues him by arresting Ajay. Arya helps Vishal and Veera escape. Ravikant meets Arya, and Arya informs him that he has the recordings of Neena's meeting, which will expose Ravikant. Ravikant shoots Arya, and just when he was about to kill him, Vishal comes back and kills Ravikant.
== Cast ==
 
{{Cast listing|
Arya, even though injured, rides back to his pregnant wife, Suman ([[Swara Bhaskar]]). Vishal and Veera get back to their earlier life while Ajay is jailed. We also hear a voiceover of Arya saying, "This system of the collection has been in place for years. The money from this system goes all the way up to the seniors and ministers. The nexus is not going to come to an end with just my uncle's death. The DCP said that only two powers would survive - the politicians and the corporates. But if a policeman doesn't take bribes from any of them, then he won't fear them either." The film then moves one year forward, where we are shown that Ajay has re-united with Vishal and Veera once he is released from jail. In the final scene, we see Arya leaving Veera's home once he makes sure that Ajay is re-united with his family.
*[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as [[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Arya Phogat, Vijaykant's son; Ajay and Vishal's half-brother
 
*[[Arjun Kapoor]] in a [[dual role]] as Ajay / Vishal Singh, Arya's half brother
==Cast==
*[[Rishi Kapoor]] as [[Deputy Commissioner of Police|DCP]] Ravikant Phogat, Arya's Uncle
 
*[[Jackie Shroff]] as Yashvardhan Singh, Ajay and Vishal's father
* [[Rishi Kapoor]] as DCP Ravikant Phogat
*[[Amrita Singh]] as Neena Wadhwa, Yashvardhan's business partner
* [[Jackie Shroff]] as Yashvardhan Singh
*[[Deepti Naval]] as Rama Phogat, Ravikant's wife
* [[Arjun Kapoor]] as Ajay and Vishal Singh (Dual Role)
*[[Tanvi Azmi]] as Veer Singh, Ajay and Vishal's mother
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as ACP Arya Phogat
*[[Swara Bhaskar]] as Suman Phogat, Arya's wife
* Zara Khan (Sasha Agha Khan) as Ritu
*[[Sasha Agha]] as Ritu, Ajay's girlfriend
* [[Swara Bhaskar]] as Suman Phogat
*[[Sikander Kher]] as [[Inspector]] Dev Phogat, Ravikant's son
* [[Deepti Naval]] as Ramaa Phogat
*[[Sumeet Vyas]] as [[Sub-Inspector]] Vishnu Sharma, Ravikant's son-in-law
* [[Tanvi Azmi]] as Veera Singh/Phogat
*[[Rasika Dugal]] as Trishla "Chhoti" Phogat
* [[Sikandar Kher]] as Inspector Dev Phogat
*[[Kavi Shastri]] as Inder Wadhwa, Neena's son
* [[Sumeet Vyas]] as Vishnu
*[[Anupam Kher]] as [[Inspector]] Vijaykant Phogat, Arya's father and Ravikant's brother (cameo appearance)
* [[Rasika Dugal]] as Trishla Phogat (Choti)
}}
* [[Amrita Singh]] as Neena Wadhwa
* [[Pramod Kumar]]
* [[Kavi Shastri]] as Inder Wadhwa/Singh
* [[Anupam Kher]] as Inspector Vijaykant Phogat (Cameo)
* [[Jagat Rawat]] as Bilal


== Themes ==
== Themes ==
''Aurangzeb'' is "about hunger for power and [[survival of the fittest]]." According to Arjun Kapoor, the film's title is a reference to the [[Mughal emperors|Mughal emperor]] of the [[Aurangzeb|same name]], who expanded the empire to its greatest extend.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Theres-an-Aurangzeb-in-every-character-Arjun-Kapoor/articleshow/19984419.cms |title=There's an Aurangzeb in every character: Arjun Kapoor |date=May 10, 2013 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2018-03-13}}</ref>
According to [[Arjun Kapoor]], ''Aurangzeb'' is "about hunger for power and [[survival of the fittest]]." The film's title is a reference to the [[List of emperors of the Mughal Empire|Mughal emperor]] of the [[Aurangzeb|same name]], who expanded the empire to its greatest extent.<ref>{{Cite news |date=May 10, 2013 |title=There's an Aurangzeb in every character: Arjun Kapoor |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Theres-an-Aurangzeb-in-every-character-Arjun-Kapoor/articleshow/19984419.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2018-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709125808/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Theres-an-Aurangzeb-in-every-character-Arjun-Kapoor/articleshow/19984419.cms |archive-date=9 July 2018}}</ref>


==Reception==
== Soundtrack ==
===Critical response===
The film's soundtrack was composed by Vipin Mishra and [[Amartya Bobo Rahut|Amartya Rahut]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-04-23 |title=Watch: 'Barbadiyaan',a club track from 'Aurangzeb' featuring Arjun Kapoor,Sasha Agha |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/watch-barbadiyaan-a-club-track-from-aurangzebfeaturing-arjun-kapoor-sasha-agha/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aurangzeb |url=https://www.yashrajfilms.com/music/aurangzeb |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250805021629/https://www.yashrajfilms.com/music/aurangzeb |archive-date=2025-08-05 |access-date=2025-10-20 |website=www.yashrajfilms.com}}</ref>


The response of critics and audience was positive. Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5/5 stars.<ref name="Aurangzeb Review ToI">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/20082528.cms |title=Review: Aurangzeb |author=Meena Iyer |work=timesofindia.indiatimes.com/ |access-date=17 May 2013}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] gave the film 3/5 stars, saying performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rishi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are the best thing about ''Aurangzeb''.<ref name="Aurangzeb Review Rediff">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aurangzeb/20130517.htm |title=Review: Aurangzeb is VERY engaging |author=Sukanya Verma |work=Rediff.com |access-date=17 May 2013}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
| name        = Aurangzeb
| type        = soundtrack
| artist      = [[Amartya Bobo Rahut|Amartya Rahut]], Vipin Mishra
| released    = 13 May 2013
| genre        = [[Film soundtrack]]
| length      = {{Duration|m=29|s=58}}
| label        = [[YRF Music]]
| producer    = [[Aditya Chopra]]
}}
{{Track listing
| extra_column  = Singer(s)
| total_length  =
| title1        = Barbaadiyan
| length1      = 4:16
| lyrics1      = Puneet Sharma
| music1        = Amartya Rahut
| extra1        = [[Ram Sampath]], [[Sasha Agha]]
| title2        = Jigra Fakira
| length2      = 3:41
| lyrics2      = Manoj Kumar Nath
| music2        = Vipin Mishra
| extra2        = [[Keerthi Sagathia]]
| title3        = Barbaadi
| length3      = 4:32
| lyrics3      = Puneet Sharma
| music3        = Amartya Rahut
| extra3        = [[Agnee (band)|K. Mohan]]
| title4        = Aurangzeb
| length4      = 3:11
| lyrics4      = Vipin Mishra
| music4        = Vipin Mishra
| extra4        = Marianne D'Cruz
| title5        = Aurangzeb - Rock Version
| length5      = 3:53
| lyrics5      = Vipin Mishra
| music5        = Vipin Mishra
| extra5        = Vipin Mishra
| title6        = Trial By Fire {{dash}} Main Theme
| length6      = 2:31
| lyrics6      = {{dash}}
| music6        = Vipin Mishra
| extra6        = Instrumental
| title7        = Battleground Gurgaon
| length7      = 3:03
| lyrics7      = {{dash}}
| music7        = Vipin Mishra
| extra7        = Instrumental
| title8        = The Father's Truth
| length8      = 3:27
| lyrics8      = {{dash}}
| music8        = Vipin Mishra
| extra8        = Instrumental
| title9        = Aurangzeb {{dash}} Orchestral
| length9      = 1:13
| lyrics9      = {{dash}}
| music9        = Vipin Mishra
| extra9        = Instrumental
}}


==Box office==
== Reception ==
=== Critical response ===
The film received mixed reviews from critics. {{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=40|count=5|average=4|ref=yes}}


On its opening day, the film made a collection of {{INRConvert|18|c}}. After the film's entire theatrical run, it collected ₹18.5 crore in India and was declared "Average".
Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the performances of Rishi Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Jackie Shroff.<ref name="Aurangzeb Review ToI">{{Cite news |last=Iyer |first=Meena |title=Review: Aurangzeb |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/20082528.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130517200535/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/movie-review/20082528.cms |archive-date=17 May 2013 |access-date=17 May 2013 |website=The Times of India}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, writing that the performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rishi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are the best thing about ''Aurangzeb''.<ref name="Aurangzeb Review Rediff">{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |title=Review: Aurangzeb is VERY engaging |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aurangzeb/20130517.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607071550/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aurangzeb/20130517.htm |archive-date=7 June 2013 |access-date=17 May 2013 |website=Rediff.com}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, writing "On the whole, Aurangzeb has a great premise, but great plots don't generally translate into great films. This one's way too lengthy and mediocre to leave any kind of impression whatsoever. Disappointing!".<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-05-17 |title=Aurangzeb Movie Review |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/aurangzeb/critic-review/aurangzeb-movie-review/ |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |language=}}</ref> Mohar Basu of ''Koimoi'' gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising the script and performances, but criticised the length and poor editing.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Basu |first=Mohar |date=2013-05-17 |title=Aurangzeb Review |url=https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/aurangzeb-review/ |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=Koimoi |language=en-US}}</ref> Ravina Rawal of ''[[Firstpost]]'' wrote "Aurangzeb is a story of potentially epic proportions but its struggle to be coherent and its final conclusion is unable to match the build-up and premise".<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2013 |title=Movie Review: Good acting can't save Aurangzeb from its incoherent plot |url=https://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/movie-review-good-acting-cant-save-aurangzeb-from-its-incoherent-plot-793887.html |access-date=20 October 2025 |website=[[Firstpost]]}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
=== Box office ===
{| class="wikitable"
The film collected ₹18.5 crore domestically, and was declared as a flop by [[Box Office India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aurangzeb - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1271 |access-date=2025-10-19 |website=www.boxofficeindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2013-05-21 |title='Aurangzeb' is a dud! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-overseas/aurangzeb-is-a-dud/ |access-date=2025-10-20 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
! Soundtrack !! artist !! Lyrics !! Music By
|-
| "Barbaadiyaan" || [[Ram Sampath]], Sashaa Agha || [[Puneet Sharma]]|| [[Amartya Bobo Rahut]]
|-
| "Jigra Fakira" || [[Keerthi Sagathia]] || Manoj Kumar Nath || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "Barbaadi" || K. Mohan (Agnee)|| Puneet Sharma || Amartya Bobo Rahut
|-
| "Aurangzeb" || Marianne D’Cruz Aiman || Vipin Mishra || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "Aurangzeb" - Rock Version || Vipin Mishra || Vipin Mishra || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "Trial by Fire" - Main Theme (Instrumental) || - || - || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "Battleground Gurgaon" (Instrumental)|| - || - || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "The Father's Truth" (Instrumental) || - || - || Vipin Mishra
|-
| "Aurangzeb" - Orchestral (Instrumental) || - || - || Vipin Mishra
|}


==References==
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==External links==
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Aurangzeb
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAtul Sabharwal
Produced byAditya Chopra
Written byAtul Sabharwal
Starring
Music bySongs:
Amartya Rahut
Vipin Mishra
Score:
Vipin Mishra
CinematographyKarthik Ganesh
Edited byNiraj Voralia
Production
company
Distributed byYash Raj Films
Release date
  • May 17, 2013 (2013-05-17)
Running time
137 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest. ₹35.41 crore[2]

Aurangzeb is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Atul Sabharwal in his directorial debut, and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films.[3] The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Arjun Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Jackie Shroff with Amrita Singh, Tanvi Azmi, Sikandar Kher, Sasha Agha, and Swara Bhaskar in supporting roles.[4][5] Set in Gurgaon, the narrative follows the doppleganger of a criminal's son going undercover to expose a criminal syndicate.

The film was released on 17 May 2013, and received mixed reviews from critics.[6]

Plot[edit | edit source]

In Gurgaon, Inspector Vijaykant Phogat, fails a mission to eliminate businessman Yashvardhan Singh, leading to his downfall. Years later, his son ACP Arya Phoghat uncovers his father's secret—Vijaykant had another wife and child, and that child, Vishal, is an identical twin to Arya's brother, Ajay.

Arya and his corrupt uncle, Ravikant Phogat, devise a plan to expose Yashvardhan's illegal activities by using Vishal to pose as Ajay within Yashvardhan's house. Meanwhile, Vishal begins to bond with his father, Yashvardhan, and his brother, Ajay, while pretending to be someone else. As the plot thickens, Ravikant's ulterior motives of taking over Yashvardhan's business empire are revealed, leading to a series of betrayals, manipulations, and violent confrontations.

Ultimately, Ravikant kills Vishnu, a family member who poses a threat to him, and pressures Arya to kill Yashvardhan's family. However, Arya realizes his uncle's corrupt nature and, together with Vishal, works to thwart Ravikant's plans. In the final showdown, Vishal kills Ravikant after saving Arya, and justice is served. Ajay is jailed, but eventually reunites with his family once released. The story ends with Arya leaving Veera's home, ensuring the reuniting of the family while reflecting on the deep-rooted corruption in the system.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Themes[edit | edit source]

According to Arjun Kapoor, Aurangzeb is "about hunger for power and survival of the fittest." The film's title is a reference to the Mughal emperor of the same name, who expanded the empire to its greatest extent.[7]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The film's soundtrack was composed by Vipin Mishra and Amartya Rahut.[8][9]

Aurangzeb
Soundtrack album by
Amartya Rahut, Vipin Mishra
Released13 May 2013
GenreFilm soundtrack
Length29:58
LabelYRF Music
ProducerAditya Chopra
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Barbaadiyan"Puneet SharmaAmartya RahutRam Sampath, Sasha Agha4:16
2."Jigra Fakira"Manoj Kumar NathVipin MishraKeerthi Sagathia3:41
3."Barbaadi"Puneet SharmaAmartya RahutK. Mohan4:32
4."Aurangzeb"Vipin MishraVipin MishraMarianne D'Cruz3:11
5."Aurangzeb - Rock Version"Vipin MishraVipin MishraVipin Mishra3:53
6."Trial By Fire  – Main Theme" – Vipin MishraInstrumental2:31
7."Battleground Gurgaon" – Vipin MishraInstrumental3:03
8."The Father's Truth" – Vipin MishraInstrumental3:27
9."Aurangzeb  – Orchestral" – Vipin MishraInstrumental1:13

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The film received mixed reviews from critics. Template:Rotten Tomatoes prose

Meena Iyer of The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising the performances of Rishi Kapoor, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Jackie Shroff.[10] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, writing that the performances of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rishi Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are the best thing about Aurangzeb.[11] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, writing "On the whole, Aurangzeb has a great premise, but great plots don't generally translate into great films. This one's way too lengthy and mediocre to leave any kind of impression whatsoever. Disappointing!".[12] Mohar Basu of Koimoi gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, praising the script and performances, but criticised the length and poor editing.[13] Ravina Rawal of Firstpost wrote "Aurangzeb is a story of potentially epic proportions but its struggle to be coherent and its final conclusion is unable to match the build-up and premise".[14]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film collected ₹18.5 crore domestically, and was declared as a flop by Box Office India.[15][16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Aurangzeb (2013)". British Board of Film Classification.
  2. ↑ "Aurangzeb Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama.
  3. ↑ Singh, Suhani (10 May 2013). "There are traits of Aurangzeb in most of the characters of the film: Atul Sabharwal". India Today. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "After Agneepath, Rishi Kapoor to play villain in Prithviraj starrer 'Aurangzeb'". The Times of India. 23 August 2012. Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "First look: Arjun Kapoor's twin look in Aurangzeb". India Today. 18 March 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "WATCH: Arjun Kapoor in first official trailer of Aurangzeb". Hindustan Times. 3 April 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "There's an Aurangzeb in every character: Arjun Kapoor". The Times of India. 10 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "Watch: 'Barbadiyaan',a club track from 'Aurangzeb' featuring Arjun Kapoor,Sasha Agha". The Indian Express. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Aurangzeb". www.yashrajfilms.com. Archived from the original on 5 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  10. ↑ Iyer, Meena. "Review: Aurangzeb". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 May 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.3.5/5 stars
  11. ↑ Verma, Sukanya. "Review: Aurangzeb is VERY engaging". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013. Retrieved 17 May 2013.3/5 stars
  12. ↑ "Aurangzeb Movie Review". Bollywood Hungama. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  13. ↑ Basu, Mohar (17 May 2013). "Aurangzeb Review". Koimoi. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  14. ↑ "Movie Review: Good acting can't save Aurangzeb from its incoherent plot". Firstpost. 18 May 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "Aurangzeb - Movie - Box Office India". www.boxofficeindia.com. Retrieved 19 October 2025.
  16. ↑ "'Aurangzeb' is a dud! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". 21 May 2013. Retrieved 20 October 2025.

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